2012 Hyundai Tucson Owner's Manual - Page 217

Driving your vehicle WARNING If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. Moving up a steep grade from a standing start To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to D (Drive). Release the brake pedal and gradually press the accelerator pedal. The Hill-start Assist Control(HAC) will hold the vehicle brakes for up to 2 seconds on grades steeper than 8° uphill. WARNING The HAC is activated only for about 2 seconds, so when the vehicle is starting off always depress the accelerator pedal. 5 16